Large images of endangered species are projected on the south facade of The Empire State Building, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. The large scale projections are in part inspired by and produced by the filmmakers of an upcoming documentary called "Racing Extinction." (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of people stopped in Manhattan intersections gazing at photos of endangered animals shining on the side of the Empire State Building.

Organizers say the Saturday night event was a first-of-its-kind live video projection.

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